Mindy McCready found dead in Heber Springs

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Feb 17, 2013 at 9:31 PMFeb 19, 2013 at 4:07 PM

McCready, 37, was found dead on her front porch

James Jackson

Country music star Mindy McCready,37, was found dead today on Fox Chase Dr. The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office reported responding to calls about gunshots in the area. When they arrived, they found McCready on the front porch of 1132 Fox Chase Drive dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sheriff Marty Moss has confirmed that McCready is deceased and the family has been notified. The case is still being investigated by the Sheriff's Office and the body has been sent to the Arkansas Crime Lab.

McCready's boyfriend was found dead in Heber last month from what appeared to have also been a suicide. She leaves behind two young boys. McCready made an appearance on "Celebrity Rehab" to deal drug addiction and was also in the news in late 2011 when she kidnapped her son and hid with him in Heber Springs.

The Sun-Times will report more information as the story develops.

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